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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
7
A testimonial from Mrs. Williams of Atlanta praising Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root for kidney and bladder troubles. She reports strong faith in the remedy after its apparent cure for her son and recommends the medicine to others, noting a sample offer from Traher & Co. and Kittner & Co. for distribution.
Correspondence from London reports wartime trade fueling a shipping boom. The port is busier than ever as sugar stocks rise and cargoes flood Thames wharves from Java Mauritius and America. Grain and oats stocks swell despite war disruptions and railcar restrictions.
A 1914 count shows 814 colored children in Lawrence schools dropping to 407 in 15 years. Report notes aging population and migration due to flood and job loss, with families leaving town and school attendance among colored children shrinking accordingly.
The Belatim Relief Committee of Douglas County asks for aid this week to fill the fourth floor drive for Belgian relief. The plea notes slow donations and urges more citizens to give now to feed those in famine. The committee will end personal solicitations this week but will keep the matter alive through newspaper notices and continued fundraising efforts.
Sea Bright endures severe flood as tide turns and seawater floods streets for miles. Rail lines submerged and homes see ground-floor inundation. Residents flee or shelter. damage tallies grow amid ongoing high water. Weather and surge threaten ongoing recovery.
New York stage venture by Abrahant Schomer and partners offers a versatile drama blending tragedy and satire. The show, billed as a bold take on the dangers of wealth worship, debuts Thursday, December 10, and hopes to match last season’s solo success for its authors.
Kansas City December 8. A committee of industrial relations discussed a more thorough distribution of harvest hands in the Missouri Valley. J. W. Ashton of the Oklahoma Labor Committee proposed a concise distribution plan noting there are enough hands to meet needs if properly allocated. The harvest is said to begin in Texas and move north through Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, the Dakotas and Minnesota at ten day intervals.
A partial notice indicates a Christies shopping event focusing on ladies during the holiday season. It mentions selecting a line pipe Christmas gifts pocket books and smokers. The publication lists Lox men Carrall's News Depot as related locations.
An advert claims Pinex clears dry tight coughs and heals inflamed bronchi. It highlights a 21 ounce option, claims rapid relief, includes instructions and a money back guarantee, urging readers to ask their pharmacist for Pinex.
A superintendent notes illness affects several public schools including Quincy and Central, with epidemics easing but impairing classroom work. He urges targeted teacher support, medical care for special cases, and board actions to place certain students in appropriate institutions if needed, while advocating Webster dictionaries and better staffing to prevent overcrowded classes.
Cheage and Dev. outline measures to guard grand jurors after indictments against fond. Halpin and several detectives including Daren Lieut. Folin Lehin and Waller O'Brien Tormey. Police report threats to three jurors as letters and telephones warn of harm.
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